Understanding Space Weather

What is the term used to describe the sun's weather that affects Earth?

• Solar storms

• Space weather

• Galactic weather

• Earth's weather

What natural phenomenon is created when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth's atmosphere?

• Lunar eclipse

• Meteor shower

• Solar eclipse

• Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis

What are solar flares and coronal mass ejections?

• Regular sunspot activities

• Minor magnetic disturbances

• Sudden and intense solar emissions

• Mild solar winds

How can intense space weather affect Earth?

• It can lead to volcanic eruptions

• It can cause tsunamis

• It can disrupt radio signals and damage satellites

• It can cause earthquakes

What is the role of the GOES satellite in space weather monitoring?

• To predict earthquakes

• To monitor ocean currents

• To track high-energy particles from the sun

• To observe wildlife migration